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2021: A Year for Self-Care

January 27, 2021 4 Comments

An update on where Hands Occupied is headed in 2021 after a much-needed break.

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Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

Professionally I’m most known for: advanced intarsia knitting design & modern latch hook design.

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Craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. / knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé
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#latchhookbook out now!

ICYMI, I’ve been road tripping to see family thi

ICYMI, I’ve been road tripping to see family this week! As I spend today getting back to normal, here’s a shot of some making I managed to shoe-horn in on the go: blocking a sweater swatch using a travel sewing kit, a wash cloth & a yoga mat. 🤓 Needs must, right?
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What’s the most innovative way you’ve blocked a project? 🧶
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#travelknitting #travelknitter #knitinpublic #handsoccupied #wool #knitincolor #stopswatchandblockit #knittersofinstagram #knit #knitblocking

Spent the afternoon crocheting in the woods in the

Spent the afternoon crocheting in the woods in the rain. ❤️ On breaks, I foraged for some future houseplants & did light exercise. Highly recommend. ☺️ #handsoccupied #crochet #cottonyarn #arkansas

Yarn wig making: not the most ideal travel craft,

Yarn wig making: not the most ideal travel craft, but we are making it work! ☺️ What’s the least travel-friendly craft you’ve tried to take on a trip?
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#handsoccupied #craftinpublic #yarnwig #lionbrandyarn

Hi there! For new folks, I wanted to post my face

Hi there! For new folks, I wanted to post my face for the first time in awhile. I’m Heidi, the maker behind Hands Occupied. Knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé are my professional design specialty. (Though, in this picture, you can see I’ve been working on - y’all guessed it yesterday- yarn wigs! 🧶) I’m most known for advanced intarsia knitting pattern designs, my 2020 latch hook book, & being a craft blogger since 2010.
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I’ve started to try my hand at Reels & YouTube this year, & I’m loving getting more into video after spending so long doing written tutorials and hosting videos for other craft companies. Feel free to say hello & share your craft(s) of choice & recent passion projects in the comments! ☺️✂️
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#handsoccupied #heidigustad #latchhookbook #yarnwigs #mermaidwig #wool #yarncraft #makersofinstagram #handsoccupiedstudio #chicagomaker #homemadewig

Conjuring up some aunt magic for a special soon-to

Conjuring up some aunt magic for a special soon-to-be 3 year old with a homemade measuring tool. Happily for me, this is one of my favorite crazy yarn things to make! ☺️✂️
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Any guesses as to what this is gonna be? Hint: It’s one of the most popular tutorials on the Hands Occupied blog among people who don’t normally do crafts.
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I’m using leftover yarn from some of the pieces in my #latchhookbook, specifically @lionbrandyarn LB Collection Superwash Merino in 3 shades of red. 🧶 #lionbrandyarn #handsoccupied #yarn #yarncraft #wool

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